Things To Do
Uffizi Gallery
Amazing museum of ancient sculptures and paintings.
Accademia Gallery
This is where Michelangelo's David is.
Ponte Vecchio
The Ponte Vecchio is the old bridge over the Arno river, known for its jewelry shops.
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
The main church, the Duomo - Santa Maria del Fiore. Several tours here, or you can just enjoy its beauty. It is the largest masonry dome ever built. Amazing views of the entire city if you climb the tower or climb to the top of the dome.
Mercato Centrale and leather markets
Florence's central market, the Mercato Centrale. This two story market is setup with shops on the lower level and a food court on the upper level. Here you can find a variety of foods, both Florence staples and from other cultures. Outside and stretching over a few blocks are the leather markets filled with stalls offering leather bags, jackets, belts, ect,. Made in Florence! And don't forget to haggle the price!
Santa Croce
Santa Croce is the largest Franciscan church in the world. Michelangelo and Galileo are two of the many famous Italians to be buried here.